Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional JobID: 7349 Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: South Mesa Elementary Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year Closing Date: 7/23/2026 or until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide District 70's Mission: To Educate Each Student to Achieve His or Her Full Academic Potential We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world. Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit. Job Information: Position: Paraprofessional Location: South Mesa Elementary School Work Year: 155 Days, 8 hours per day Salary Range: $18.63-$47.09 ($18.63-$26.93 for external candidates based on experience and education) FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Job Summary: The paraprofessional is responsible for assisting students with a wide variety of needs by providing any combination of the following: individualized academic, behavioral, functional life skills and/or social-emotional instruction; medical/health care, feeding and/or hygiene supports; and student assistance with learning, mobility, emotional regulation, health care, and/or communication. Job Description: Please review the full job description link found at the bottom of this posting for qualifications and details. Qualifications: REQUIRED: ** High School Diploma or GED ** MUST be Highly Qualified (Highly Qualified HQ is defined as having 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university, OR having successfully passed the Work Keys Test or Praxis Test for Paraprofessionals, OR having an Associates Degree or higher). Work Keys testing is available through the Work Force Center in Pueblo or Pikes Peak BOCES. Preferred: AA or BA Degree Condition of Employment: Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. All hires will complete a background check. Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at www.district70.org. Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review. Benefits: Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • Annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay • Employee Assistance Program • Cafeteria Plan (Section 125) • PERA Retirement • Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry,…